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I’m looking forward to filling the empty shelves prettily with lots ofnew beauty goodies.
(OK, ‘virtual schooling,’ but it’s happening at home.)
I’m exfoliating, moisturizing, conditioning, and painting myself enough to earn a cosmetology degree.
Super Moisture Shampoo, andOPI Polly Want a Lacquer?
I’m finding solace in soothing serums, cushy lip colors, andmoisture-rich hair treatments.
And if they madeweighted blanketsfor the face, I’d be first in line."
It’s part of who I am."
I went through all my eye shadow and facepalettes, single shadows,glitters, andpigments.
I love bright, bold eyes while wearing a mask, and lips that stand out on Zoom.
I’ve also been FaceTiming with friends, so it feels like I have a buddy close by."
Turning all two of the rooms in my apartment into lushgardens of fragrancehas helped immensely."
Because I spend 99 percent of my time at home, my beauty routine has been abbreviated.
My main focus has been on keeping my skin and hair hydrated.
I’ve also found that watching (and rewatching)Dr. Pimple Poppervideos helps too.
But that just may be me…
The only beauty products I’m using these days are those that offer hydration and lots of it.
Sticking to my morning and nighttime skin-care routines has been incredibly important too.
I also ordered aNintendo Switch, so I might turn into a gamer.
That, and I’m just adding more books to myKindle library.
The Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm fights my stubbornly dry skin and I never have to reapply.
It’s been invaluable these past few months.
I have also not stopped usingAfro Sheen’s Crown Defining Curl Cream the entire time under lockdown.
Plus, it makes my hair impossibly soft and shiny just how I like my hair to look."
My favorite place to buy from isSistah Sci-Fi, an indie bookstore that mainly stocks afro-futurism novels.
Now, I’m back in New York City and attempting to get back to my normal routine.
I’ve been obsessing over skin care becausemaskne is so real, people.
After all, no one else will see them if I end up hating the look.
And for those I end up loving, I’ll have access to great daylight for taking unashamed selfies.
It’s been such a stress-reliever to do so in the bath.
Search for inner-ear blackheads on YouTube.'
While Sarah may look to the queen,Dr.
But I swear, I’m not doing just that while I’m stuck at home.
(Mom, if you’re reading this, just don’t worry, OK?)